1.96 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Nigeria

One transparent 1.96 carat asscher cut sapphire with an octagonal outline, presents a bluish green hue and intense color saturation, dimensions 6.67 by 6.18 by 5.07 millimeters. The stone is faceted in a classic asscher style that emphasizes step facets and a geometric pavilion, producing crisp light return and clear facet architecture. Clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates that the gem is free of significant visual interruptions while retaining minute natural features that are visible under close inspection. Polish is excellent, and the material is unheated and without enhancement, confirming that the observed color and clarity result from natural formation processes. Origin in Nigeria provides geographic context for the specimen and complements the observed combination of color and internal characteristics, as verified by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The internal character of this sapphire is defined by a constellation of fine inclusions that give the gem an unmistakable signature. Tiny oriented silk needles and delicate mineral crystals are distributed in a pattern that tends to align with the stone geometry, producing a soft internal texture that modulates light and deepens the perceived color from certain angles. Under magnification the inclusion pattern forms a subtle lattice that echoes the asscher step faceting, creating internal linear accents at facet junctions and small reflective points near pavilion facets. Occasional healed fissile features and minute crystal platelets contribute localized scintillation without materially affecting transparency, and small pinpoint crystals impart a precise, jewel like sparkle when struck by direct light. These elements act together to produce a balanced interplay of clarity and character, a natural fingerprint that distinguishes this sapphire from heat treated or synthetic material.

This combination of intense natural color, geometric asscher faceting, excellent polish, and an inclusion pattern that is both diagnostic and aesthetically integrated, offers a concise natural signature for the gem. The Natural Sapphire Company records this specimen as a transparent, untreated Nigerian sapphire with a unique internal architecture, suitable for clients who value natural provenance and distinct crystalline personality in fine sapphires.